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citycat215 t1_jas9v71 wrote

1200sf, midblock rowhouse, old radiators with a tankless hot water system - about $100, massive improvement (at least $100 less with similar weather) from our old standard tank + boiler with legit visible flames. Keep the house at 67 during the day and just turn them off at night... ymmv if you don't like a chilly room with good blankets! They're programmed to turn on shortly before we get up and so no issue with a freezing breakfast.

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markskull t1_jar72zo wrote

Here's myself:

Semi-detached twin house, about 1100 square feet (more likely 1700 when you include the basement):

  • 1700 Square feet
  • 73° 24/7
  • Central Air unit, so no radiators just pushed heat
  • $289 at the highest for a month

That's about the average for me, too. I don't lower it at night since it just forces the heater to worker harder when you push it up, and I try to keep it fairly stable over the day. The back of the house needs more insulation overall, though.

I don't have any solid tips, but I decided to see if PGW offers any energy audit services. It looks like they do for low-income residents, but I would also say check out this company, ECA, and see how it goes when you ask for additional help.

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loxonrye t1_jaqx16n wrote

I live in a 1500 or 1600 sq ft trinity with hot water radiators. We keep the heat at 68 and I cook a lot. Our bills have been around $250-$300 the last few months.

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regcrusher t1_jaqq7kh wrote

South Philly rowhome with a gas furnace and stove. Water heater is electric. I’m on budget billing for about $55/month. Actual usage is about $100 in winter and $20 in spring/summer months.

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